Two Le Mars Community FFA Members Earn American Degrees
(Indianapolis) –Two Le Mars Community FFA members received their American Degrees Saturday at the National FFA Convention held at Indianapolis, Indiana. Kaleb Koerselman and Camden Schroeder were awarded the FFA’s highest honor during the award ceremony. The American FFA Degree is awarded to FFA members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs).
Annual Meeting Of The Plymouth County 4-H And Agricultural Society Set For Thursday, November 11th.
(Le Mars) — The annual meeting of the Plymouth County 4-H and Agricultural Society, also known as the Plymouth County Fair will be held on Thursday, November 11th beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the upper level of the Le Mars Convention Center. The following director terms expire at the annual meeting: Terry Reuter, Michael Beitelspacher, Tom Lehner, Keith Koerselman, Rich Benson, Tom Bainbridge, JIm Jauer, Ryan Schroeder, and Ben Vondrak. The agenda items will include the minutes, the treasurer’s report, old business, new business, election of fair board members, a review of 2021 Plymouth County Fair, along with comments and suggestions for the 2022 Plymouth County Fair. Membership to the Plymouth County 4-H and Agricultural Society is open to any county resident that pays a one-time fee of $5.00 for membership. The membership request must be communicated to Fair Board President, Loren Schnepf by calling (712) 786-2904 no later than 4:30 p.m. on the day of the election to vote that evening. The regular monthly board meeting will immediately follow the annual meeting.
All Saints Catholic Parish Celebrated All Saints Day With Statue Dedication
(Le Mars) — Today, Monday, November 1st is referred to as “All Saints Day”. However, on Saturday, the All Saints Catholic Parish of Le Mars celebrated with a dedication of an newly refurbished St. Joseph statue that is placed in front of the St. Joseph church. Father Travis Crotty offers an explanation as to why so many catholic churches choose the name St. Joseph.
Bruns Runs For City Council Position
(Le Mars) — Tomorrow, Tuesday November 2nd is election day for both the board of education, as well as city government officials consisting of mayor and city council positions. Today we focus our attention on the last remaining city council candidate. Brian Bruns is seeking a city council position to represent the constituents of Ward 1. This is Bruns first campaign. His opponent is Ken Nelson. For the last decade, Bruns has been employed in the milk processing industry. First, with what was referred to as Dean Foods, now known as Kemps. He says his reasons for seeking a city council position is he has an interest in local government, and wants to make certain local governments are accountable to the people.
Bruns says he doesn’t necessarily have any issues that he would like to address. He wants to make certain the city government is transparent with its policies and with its finances.
Bruns believes the parcel of land the city recently purchased as part of the expansion of the Industrial Park may present itself with some opportunities for the city of Le Mars.
Bruns was asked to expand on his answer about what the city government could do to assist businesses to help lure employees to Le Mars?
The Ward 1 council candidate is complimentary of the performance of the city council.
Bruns says as the city continues to grow, so must the city services also grow.
When asked if he would like to see evening city council meetings instead of daytime meetings. Bruns responded by saying, “that is up to the people.” He says he wants voters to know he is here to listen to the people and serve the people of Le Mars.
Tentative Contract Agreement Reached With John Deere
(Moline, IL). — Negotiators for John Deere and the United Auto Workers have reached a tentative agreement for a new labor contract covering the company’s 10-thousand employees. Details of the contract released by Deere would pay U-A-W members a 10 percent increase in wages. That’s up from a five to six percent increase that Deere offered in an earlier proposal that union members rejected October 10th. There are other provisions impacting the retirement program which workers asked of the company. A vote on the new contract is set for Tuesday.
Ames Police Hope Witness(es) To Fatal Friday Shooting Reach Out
(Ames, IA). — Ames police are asking the public for help in finding information in a fatal shooting Friday night. Police were called just before midnight to a report of shots fired near a large crowd of people outside of the Elk’s Lodge. A 23-year-old man who had been shot was found and taken to the hospital where he later died. injuries. The name of the man is being withheld pending notification of family. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or the anonymous tip line 515-239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400.
Former VP Pence Speaks At University Of Iowa
(Iowa City, IA). — Former Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the University of Iowa today(Monday) in Iowa City. Pence, who served under President Donald Trump, is speaking as part of the Young America’s Foundation’s campus lecture series. Pence’s speech is set for 7:00 p-m in the Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge. It will be free and open to the public.
Senate Democratic Leader Calls Governor’s Income Tax Plan “Radical”
(Des Moines, IA). — Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls (Walls”) says Republican Governor Kim Reynolds’ long-term goal of eliminating Iowa’s income tax is radical. Wahls says the move would further benefit the richest and most powerful people in the state. Wahls says slashing income tax rates doesn’t solve the real problems in Iowa, like a lack of access to child care. Wahls says Democrats also oppose a so-called “flat tax” on income that has been proposed by Republicans in the past.
